Russia has kept much of its airpower and some of its most advanced aircraft out of the war in Ukraine. Experts say doing so signals Russian worries about Ukraine's air defense game but also considerations beyond this fight to one with NATO.
John Baum, an air power expert, highlighted that Russia hasn't deployed its more advanced jets in Ukraine yet. This restraint implies Russia could escalate using more advanced aircraft in the future.
The Su-57, touted as Russia's answer to American fifth-generation stealth fighters, hasn't been utilized in Ukraine. The aircraft's design limitations and technical issues raise doubts about its capabilities.
Russia strategically minimizes risk by holding back its air assets from direct conflicts in Ukraine, in contrast to its ground troop deployment.
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